Bridle-bit.



T. F. DOLAN.

BRIDLE BIT.

APPLICATION FILED 001'. 2B, 1911.

Patented Sept. 10,1912.

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THOMAS F. DOLAN, 0F CANDO, NORTH DAKOTA.

BRIDLE-BIT.

To all whom it may concern;

Be it known that I, THOMAS F. DOLAN, a citizen of the United States,residing at Gando, in the county of Towner and State of North Dakota,have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Bridle-Bits, ofwhich the following is a specification, reference being had to theaccompanying drawings.

This invention relates to bridle-bits used for the control of horseswhen riding or driving the animals and has for its object to providenovel details of construction for a bridle bit that enable it to bereadily and cheaply manufactured.

The invention consists in the novel construction and combination ofparts hereinafter described and claimed.

In the drawings which illustrate by way of example an embodiment of thisinvent-ion,- Figure 1 represents a bridle-bit embodying this invention.Fig. 2 is a detail of a part of this bit.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout thedrawings.

In the construction shown in the drawings 1 represents a bit-bar, whichhas its outer end portions 2 enlarged and flattened and provided withholes 3 therein. The inner portions 4 of the holes 3 are preferablyrectangular and the outer or stem portions 5 are semicircular in shapeas is clearly shown in the drawings. Transverse holes 7 pass through theportions 6 adjacent to each of the parts 2 of the bit-bar.

Suitable wire holders bent into the shape clearly shown in the drawingsare disposed within each of the holes 7 These holders consist of loopedportions 9, extending on either side of the bit-bar and ring portions 8that have inner rings 10 formed therein. The ends of the wire holdersare arranged Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed October 28, 1911.

Patented Sept. 10, 1912.

Serial No. 657,245.

to terminate within the transverse holes 7 so that they will beprevented from projecting therefrom in a dangerous manner.

One manner of attaching the head harness to the bit is as follows: Thejaw strap is placed within the slots 3 and suitably secured thereto. Thecheek straps are secured in the rings 10, and the overdraw-strap to thefront looped portions 9. The reins may be secured to the rear portionsof the rings 8, or to the rear looped portions 9, or in thesemi-circular slots 5. This arrangement provides parts for all the usualharness employed on an animals head, and is such as not to bring toosevere a strain on the mouth of the animal.

The general arrangement and purpose of the other parts of this deviceare so well known as to not appear to require further description.

Having thus described this invention, what is claimed is 1- A bridle-bitcomprising a bit-bar having its outer end portions flattened andprovided with slots therein, said slots being arranged to receiveguiding reins, said bit-bar having transverse holes through the portionsof the same adjacent to said flattened portions, a pair of wire holdersdisposed in said holes having portions bent so as to form loops arrangedto keep the bit-bar in position, .said holders having other portionsbent to form rings, said rings having inner rings formed in their upperportions arranged to receive bridle-straps, substantially as described.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature in the presence oftwo witnesses.

THOMAS F. DOLAN.

Witnesses:

J. S. MOOTHART, D. F. MCLEOD.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressingthe Commissioner of Patents,

- Washington, I). C.

